n. 1.a human limb 2.a structure in animals that is similar to a human leg and used for locomotion 3.one of the supports for a piece of furniture 4.a part of a forked or branching shape 5.the limb of an animal used for food 6.a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg 7.cloth covering consisting of the part of a garment that covers the leg 8.(nautical) the distance traveled by a sailing vessel on a single tack 9.a section or portion of a journey or course